James Rowland's 'Ossos da Terra' at Galeria 18 Explores Tension and Materiality
On June 2, 2026, Galeria 18 in São Paulo will unveil 'Ossos da Terra' (Bones of the Earth), a solo exhibition by artist James Rowland, curated by Valquíria Prates. This exhibition showcases approximately 20 sculptures that delve into the concepts of matter and the human body, emphasizing tension and structure. Rowland incorporates materials such as wood, leather, latex, plaster, fabric, and horns, all infused with pigments derived from earth, clay, and mangrove mud, merging mineral, vegetable, and animal components. The artworks explore the line between collapse and rupture, illustrated by tears and deformations. The exhibition will be open to the public from June 2 to June 27, 2026, at Rua Simpatia 23, Vila Madalena, São Paulo, with free entry, as Galeria 18 seeks to foster an inclusive art space.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Ossos da Terra' by James Rowland opens June 2, 2026 at Galeria 18 in São Paulo.
- Curated by Valquíria Prates, the show features about 20 sculptures.
- Rowland uses materials like wood, leather, latex, plaster, fabric, horns, earth, clay, and mangrove mud.
- Works explore tension, structure, and the boundary between organism and territory.
- Sculptures incorporate phanera (nails, horns) as events of internal emergence.
- The exhibition runs June 2–27, 2026, at Rua Simpatia 23, Vila Madalena, São Paulo.
- Admission is free; visiting hours are Tuesday–Friday 10am–7pm, Saturday 10am–6pm.
- Galeria 18 represents both renowned and emerging artists.
Entities
Artists
- James Rowland
Institutions
- Galeria 18
Locations
- São Paulo
- Brazil
- Rua Simpatia 23
- Vila Madalena
Sources
- Arteref —